Could I be pregnant again if i just had a baby on Halloween?

I had my second son on Halloween. I bled for about 3 weeks after childbirth then started my period Dec. 10. I am now waiting for my period to start again and it is past 28 days. I have had sex with condoms a couple of times but not since late December. I am kind of freaking out because it is so soon after having a baby to have another one( for me anyway.) Could my period cycle be different now after the baby even though I already had a period? it was always 28 days before, I need advice please

It is possible I suppose, it DOES happen where kids are 11 or 12 months apart. BUT your body also just went through something huge! Your body was slaving for 10 months, it wont go back to normal in just a few months. My daughter is 8 months old and my body still isnt back to normal. I bled for 8 weeks and havent gotten my period yet. Also if you nursed at all it could throw things off...give your body some time before you worry, or go take a test. Or both. If you are pregnant, look at it this way: at least you are getting it all out of the way sooner! =) good luck!

If you are not using consistent contraception (I.e. having unprotected sex) and it is more than 3 months since you had your baby, then yes you could very well be pregnant. Exclusive breastfeeding is only reliable as contraception for the first 3 months. Women that are not exclusively breastfeeding can get pregnant as early as 6 weeks postpartum! That's why you have the big discussion with your doctor at your 6 week postpartum visit to pick what you will use for birth control!

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